Sunset hikes
A short walk out, the whole show, and back at your car before dark. Times are estimates at a relaxed pace; give yourself extra buffer, especially with kids or in a group.
This week’s evenings
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Rice Creek North Regional Trail 0 mi away
Leave by 6:37 PM
- Leave trailhead6:37 PM
- Sunset7:12 PM
- Head back7:27 PM
- At your car7:42 PM
- Dark7:42 PM
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Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 0 min before dark.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Be there by 6:52 PM
- Be there6:52 PM
- Sunset7:12 PM
- Dark7:42 PM
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Your car is right there — dark at 7:42 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Centerville Lake–Reshanau Lake, 3 lakes 3.4 mi away
Leave by 6:50 PM
- Leave trailhead6:50 PM
- Sunset7:11 PM
- Head back7:26 PM
- At your car7:28 PM
- Dark7:41 PM
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Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 12 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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East Anoka County Regional Trail 2.6 mi away
Leave by 6:22 PM
- Leave trailhead6:22 PM
- Sunset7:12 PM
- Head back7:27 PM
- At your car7:57 PM
- Dark7:41 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 min of walking
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Pleasant Lake & Deep Lake 2.3 mi away
Leave by 6:16 PM
- Leave trailhead6:16 PM
- Sunset7:12 PM
- Head back7:27 PM
- At your car8:03 PM
- Dark7:41 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 72 min of walking
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Deep Lake & Black Lake 2.7 mi away
Leave by 6:47 PM
- Leave trailhead6:47 PM
- Sunset7:12 PM
- Head back7:27 PM
- At your car7:31 PM
- Dark7:41 PM
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Back at your car by 7:31 PM — 10 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking
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Rice Creek Parkway 0 mi away
Leave by 6:48 PM
- Leave trailhead6:48 PM
- Sunset7:12 PM
- Head back7:27 PM
- At your car7:30 PM
- Dark7:41 PM
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Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 11 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Leave by 6:24 PM
- Leave trailhead6:24 PM
- Sunset7:12 PM
- Head back7:27 PM
- At your car7:54 PM
- Dark7:41 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 56 min of walking
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Leave by 6:36 PM
- Leave trailhead6:36 PM
- Sunset7:12 PM
- Head back7:27 PM
- At your car7:43 PM
- Dark7:41 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Turtle Lake–Snail Lake, 3 lakes 0 mi away
Leave by 6:34 PM
- Leave trailhead6:34 PM
- Sunset7:12 PM
- Head back7:27 PM
- At your car7:44 PM
- Dark7:41 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Rice Lake–Kerrey Lake, 6 sights 0.3 mi away
Leave by 6:32 PM
- Leave trailhead6:32 PM
- Sunset7:12 PM
- Head back7:27 PM
- At your car7:46 PM
- Dark7:41 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking
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George Watch Lake–Rice Lake, 6 lakes 0.3 mi away
Leave by 6:33 PM
- Leave trailhead6:33 PM
- Sunset7:12 PM
- Head back7:27 PM
- At your car7:46 PM
- Dark7:41 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking